Remote Worker Insights
140 companies answer 6 questions
Learn a bit more about some of the great people who answered the Remote.co Q&As as they share some of their remote worker insights and anecdotes on work-life balance, remote work environments, and more.
What is your personal remote work environment?
I moved from San Francisco to Oakland a few years ago for more space. Now, I work primarily from my home office (second bedroom) and…
I just moved to a new house, and one of the selling points was the amazing home office I would get to inhabit. It has…
I have a dedicated home office that contains my standing desk, computer, other hardware, and bookshelves. It’s painted a lively, energetic color (yellow) and there…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
Doug, Software Engineer, located in Paris: “Living anywhere. Fitting work around life and not the opposite. Singing while I work, loudly and badly.” Julia, Digital…
If I have to imagine a 9-to-6 life at the office for the next 5 years, I’m confident that this will drastically affect my productivity,…
The flexibility. I love being able to go to a café and work there for a few hours each day, then return home when I…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
For me, the ability to work remotely and flexibly lets me be there for all the important moments for my family. I can volunteer at…
I set clear boundaries regarding work and personal time. This lifestyle means that they are always intertwined, but I do my best to try and…
I like that you describe it as integration rather than balance, that’s definitely the case when you’re working from home or going to the gym…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
It’s very difficult to do, but extremely important. I try to have time with my family and friends as a regular part of my day…
My last trip I uninstalled Asana and Slack from my phone and only a few key team members could call me in an emergency. If…
I think it’s pretty similar to working non-remotely. Different people have different preferences, but I am quite outdoorsy and I like to move. Go for…
What is your favorite business book?
Raising the Bar by Cliff Bar Founder Gary Erickson. Gary’s inspiring story about how to lead a business with integrity and passion is absolutely riveting.…
Zapp: The Lightning of Empowerment is a book loved company wide. The author tells a story of change and awareness on a company and team…
Smart and Gets Things Done by Joel Spolsky, and Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (not exactly a business book but I reference it…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
A friend in human resources once told me that she measures the health of an organization by how helpful its people are. I’ve still not…
“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later!” –…
“The journey is the destination.” (My dad wrote that on the inside cover of a book by management consultant Gary Hamel which he gifted to…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Back in those days when I used to work almost 24/7? Trains, buses, planes, hotel rooms, and hostel rooms. There’s nothing quite like taking an…
Worst: working at home with my daughter crying in the background. Best: On the beach somewhere tropical like Dominican
I’ve had some really productive times working in coffee shops and mid-flight on planes, but also other times those same environments have been terrible. Most…